Food — The Brand Theorem

Boylan Bottling Co. I Need You To Step Up Your Game

December 30, 2012 by Laing 2 Comments

Dear Boylan Bottling Co.,

Whenever I go to Dame’s Chicken And Waffles (celebrated gourmet chicken restaurant in Durham, NC) I order a Classy Hen with Mac n’ Cheese, Collard Greens, and for my drink the best flavored water in the world a Pomegranate BlueBerry MASH.

My issue with this is, visiting Dame’s which I love to do…is the only place that I can find MASH. What happens if I want to buy a case or two or three for the house? I’m SOL! I googled MASH a couple months ago and the website said coming soon! Guess what….it still says coming soon. So I researched the bottling company. Great! It’s great to know that the Boylan brand is behind one of my favorite drinks because even though I have limited my soda intake I love their sodas. I love the ones infused with natural fruit flavors like Black Cherry, Orange, and Grape. You know them as soon as you see the bottle! I can grab them from Harris Teeter or Food Lion.

I went to the Boylan Bottling Co. website and you have not updated your product listing to show MASH! I’m sadly disappointed. Boylan has its roots in New Jersey since 1891 and you state;

Today the Boylan brand’s strongest following still resides near its birthplace around the New York Metro and MidAtlantic areas, but as Boylan follows the demand of its passionate fans, our sodas are now available in over twenty states and on three different continents. Today more people than ever have the chance to experience Boylan’s bold flavors and appreciate the way sodas can taste when they’re done right.

Okay Boyland Bottling Co. I am there with you all the way, I’m a true supporter and fan so I am going to need you to bring MASH to the retail market and work on updating both websites! Because you have great products, the natural ingredients justify the cost, and you have built a great brand over the years that only improves so ummm let’s get to it! Please and thanks.

Sincerely

MASH Lover Laing

Filed Under: Food, Products Tagged With: Boylan, Boylan Bottling Co, Drink, Flavored Water, MASH, natural, Soda, Water

Simply Dressed by Marzetti: Dressings That Make A Bold Statement Thru Bold Taste

November 11, 2012 by Laing 8 Comments

I had the opportunity to host a Marzetti Simply Dressed tasting party through House Party. What a pleasurable eating experience! The Marzetti Simply Dressed dressings had such a bold taste, and the variety of flavors go from main stream to exotic. My guests took delight in making salad creations and paring them with the dressings. Marzetti Simply Dressed dressings are all natural, made with extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, and sea salt. The bold flavors come from natural fruit juices, vegetables, and spices. At my party we tasted the Ginger Sesame, Champagne, Balsamic, Ranch, Pomegranate, Strawberry Poppy Seed, and Cesar.

Marzetti says that they excluded all that bad stuff (preservatives, trans fat, high fructose corn syrup, MSG and artificial flavors) to give you a clean all natural bold taste. As Jen of Jael Custom Designs says the flavor is “orgasmic“. Now that’s a must have salad! Bonus all the flavors with the exception of the Ginger Sesame are Gluten Free! These dressing can do more that just cover a salad, the Ginger Sesame and I made a date with some chicken that night and it was good!

Simply Dress your salad, marinades, or any other creation you can come up with for a bold all natural taste with Marzetti Simply Dressed!

Eat healthy and enjoy!

Filed Under: Feature, Food, Recipes Tagged With: Bold, Dressings, Flavor, Food, Marinades, Marzetti, Salad, Simply Dressed, Taste

Almost Wordless Wednesday: Gigi’s Cupcakes Has An App For That!

June 13, 2012 by Laing Leave a Comment

I just get tickled pink when I see that my favorite stores have apps! Today is Wednesday affectionately called (Wed-Nes-Day) and I am determined to find myself in Raleigh, NC at Gigi’s Cupcakes. So I went online to look at the flavors of the day when *angels singing* they have developed an app that allows me to locate my nearest Gigi’s Cupcakes, see the menu of the day:

CHAMPAGNE
HOT FUDGE SUNDAE
HUMMINGBIRD
LEMON POPPY SEED
MERRY MARGARITA
MIDNIGHT MAGIC
SOUTHERN COMFORT
WEDDING CAKE
WHITE CHOCOLATE
RASPBERRY FRAPPE
WHITE MIDNIGHT MAGIC

and place my order in advance. BONUS: Gigi’s Cupcakes is on Pinterest! I also love when a business sees the value of participating in social media. I mean come on…the consumer is your best advocate, why not take advantage of engaging with clients and spreading the word about your product in the most cost effective way possible! FREE (assuming you handle the account personally and don’t pay anyone to do it for you) but you get my drift. So a BIG CONGRADULATIONS to Gigi’s Cupcakes for rocking social media and having “an app for that”!!!!

Filed Under: Applications, Feature, Food, Wordless Wednesday Tagged With: applications, cupcakes, Gigi's, Gigi's Cupcakes, Raleigh, wordless wednesday

McDonald’s I’m Still Lovin It Giveaway (valid in NC & SC only)

April 30, 2012 by Laing 6 Comments

After all the bad press and hype over McDonalds last campaign I have to admit that I still dine at the fast food giant.

I have nostalgic memories of McDonalds because as a child we lived down the block from one. McDonalds was my treat for getting good grades, doing all my chores or just because Grandma didn’t feel like cooking that night. It was when McDonalds restaurants were brick with red roofs and white trim. Before playhouses and giant slides we had ball pits and your height was measured by the Hamburglar sign. Who could forget Calvin who was promoted to manager by being a good citizen and providing quality customer service in the commercials. This is my McDonalds.

I can be seen on Foursquare checking in at any one of two local McDonald’s at least once a week. While I know Americans in general have taken great steps to change their eating habits McDonalds has also evolved and developed some healthier menu items so that the public has choices, because let’s face it there are a few individuals who don’t care and want all the fat & fixens.

So with summer fast approaching and the weather getting warmer I decided that it’s time for a giveaway. One of my favorite items on the McDonald’s menu this time of year is the Caramel Frappe. Sumptuous caramel & coffee blended with ice, topped with whipped cream & extra caramel syrup.

In the spirit of summer I am giving away 50 complimentary cards for a free medium real fruit smoothie or frappe.

Terms & Conditions: Please note that these complimentary cards are only valid in the states of NC & SC. (My apologies I wish they worked everywhere but they don’t.)
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Filed Under: Feature, Food, Restaurants Tagged With: Caramel, Frappe, Fruit Smoothie, Giveaway, McDonalds, Restaurant

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Boylan Bottling Co. I Need You To Step Up Your Game

Simply Dressed by Marzetti: Dressings That Make A Bold Statement Thru Bold Taste

Almost Wordless Wednesday: Gigi’s Cupcakes Has An App For That!

McDonald’s I’m Still Lovin It Giveaway (valid in NC & SC only)

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